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Reduce waste feed your lawn: Free home composting workshop coming to Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON — Monroe County residents looking for a simple way to shrink their trash bills, fight climate change, and score free nutrients for their gardens…
Rain out: Murray Forest Park Pokémon card hunt moves to Facebook Live event
BEDFORD — Heavy afternoon downpours have thrown a wrench into today’s local treasure hunt, forcing Bedford’s most popular new outdoor adventure to adapt on the…
Indiana opens second round of Cambridge Grants to expand advanced math and science pathways in schools
INDIANA — More Indiana schools will have the opportunity to access advanced Cambridge programs thanks to a second round of government funding. Dr. Katie Jenner…
City of Bloomington offers incentives for homeowners investing in solar and energy efficiency
BLOOMINGTON – Applications are now open for the 2026 Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program (BGHIP), a rebate program that supports Bloomington homeowners who install clean…
USDA is now accepting applications for Rural Businesses and Community Development Projects
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it is making $27.7 million in grants available through the Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG). This…
12-year-old makes history as first in Indiana to receive novel gene therapy for rare blood disorder
INDIANAPOLIS – Elin Lewis, a 12-year-old from Greenwood, has made history as the first patient in the state to receive a groundbreaking, FDA-approved gene therapy for…
FDA releases guide to outsmart poison ivy and other toxic plants this summer
INDIANA — As warmer weather drives millions of Americans outdoors, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a comprehensive safety consumer update to…
Alex Palou makes history, seizes pole position for 110th running of the Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS — The 33-car field is officially locked in for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Defending race champion and four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou…
Gotta Catch ‘Em All: How One Bedford family is sparking a real-world Pokémon adventure
BEDFORD — If you’ve noticed groups of people intensely staring into the bushes at Murray Forest Park around 4:00 p.m. lately, don’t panic. They aren’t…
Up to $100,000 available from IDEM Community Recycling Grant Program
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced the availability of grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and…
